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August 25, 2013 By carol 9 Comments

MaLea’s Joy

Most of you know that I am a wife, mother & grandmother, and most of you know that next to my love for my Lord & Savior, my family is the greatest source of joy in my life.  I left my full time job to to pursue my dream of having a photography business, and one of the benefits of that is having a flexible schedule that allows me to enjoy my grandchildren by taking spontaneous trips to visit them.  I never take for granted the fact that they live close enough to grab a snuggle whenever I just can’t stand being so far (well, 3 hours feels REALLY far sometimes) away.  I know many of you don’t have that luxury.

I recently got to spend some time with four of my little loves.  As always, MaLea was bustin’ out the camera!  I just thought I’d share the joy with you . . .

While their big sisters were in school, I grabbed a few shots of our newest grand daughter with her big brother . . . once again, Pez saves the day (I find it extremely amusing that both of my stubborn 2 year old littles will take a zillion photos for one little, tiny piece of candy, but, hey!  I’m all over it!)

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Their mother is a fabulous photographer, so I’m blessed with many wonderful photos of my grandchildren.  However, trying to pose & manage four AND a camera isn’t an easy task.  We worked together for the next shot, and I LOVE it!!  I may have busted out a naughty word for those smiles . . . I mean, Pez works for two year olds, but not so much when you’re 7 or 8.  For that you need something more shocking & inappropriate . . . like . . . FART!  Yes, I did . . .

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We took a walk for some ice cream after our victorious mini session . . . spotting a red door I knew I needed a few individuals of my oldest two, but, alas my memory card was full & I only managed one before the camera was put away until the next visit.  Good think I have that back up source, and I know their mother will soon have a new session to share!

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These were just blips on the timeline of my life, but I treasure them!  Every time I see that group image, I will remember the shocked giggles of two little girls who just couldn’t believe MaLea would say THAT word!  I’ll remember the brief period of time when a little boy would do ANYTHING for a piece of Spiderman candy.  When I miss them, I’ll pause and look at these photos, and the memories will fill the gap for a moment.  When they’ve grown up too quickly, I’ll look at these photos and be thankful for the memories that I’ve been blessed to create.  Like you, I’ll hold them close . . . every brief visit . . . every blip in time . . . Today. Everlasting.

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  1. jenny says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    OMGOODNESS!!!!!! the girls are more beautiful in each picture….the Liam is just a light and baby amara looks her big brother! Love the blues…love the pics!!!

  2. Maxine Evans says

    August 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    So sweet! I really love the colors 🙂 How in the world do you get anything done with all these cuties around?!

  3. Shannon says

    August 27, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    What adorable kids!

  4. tami thomson says

    August 27, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    So cute! Beautiful work!

  5. Lana says

    August 27, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Adorable kids and beautiful photos!

  6. Chris Higginbottom says

    September 3, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Those are beautiful children and beautiful photos! Love … captured!

  7. Jackie T says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    That is way too much cuteness for one family. It’s wonderful to see so much love!

  8. Jess says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    I just love ’em!!

  9. Jessica says

    August 26, 2016 at 4:17 AM

    Back in the day!!!!

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I have been taking pictures since I was old enough to use a camera   . . . back then it was a little 110 mm! One of my favorite parts of becoming a mother was having two little girls who loved being in front of the camera as much as I loved hiding behind it.   Read More

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